Wednesday, September 13, 2006

runway to the hallway: heavy metals

Get your shine on because gold, silver and bronze pieces are bringing back the bling this fall in fashion and home accessories. As you can imagine, the less-is-more approach is the best way to make this trend work in the real world. Mixing gold and silver jewelry is very chic right now, so I'm sure they would look fab together in a living room -- balancing the weight and texture, of course, so it doesn't look too Liberace-esque.



Waterford Gold Connoisseur glassware ($99)

Brushed Gold Mr. Ice Bucket ($30)

Vera Wang Lace Gold dinnerware ($20 and up)

Athena Tray ($22)


Gold Acrylic Tumblers ($15)



Tord Boontje Vase Cover ($34)

West Elm Hammered Metal Serveware ($5-$24)

CB2 Cayman Melamine Dinnerware ($2-$5)

Chiasso Shimmer Ottoman ($148)

Art Deco Candlestick ($39)



Gump's Brass Charger ($95)

Umbra Metalla Trashcan ($15)

Z Gallerie Midas Bronze Pillow ($30)

West Elm Tall Cylinder Lamp ($129)

Jenn-Air Toaster ($259)

Waterworks Burnished Bronze Tissue Holder ($65)